Creamy Cheese Rice Bowl Recipe with Tomato & Olive

1.
Sauté Aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
2.
Cook Tomatoes
Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
3.
Add Olives & Seasonings
Stir in the sliced olives, red chilli flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute to blend the flavours.
4.
Combine with Rice
Add the cooked rice to the skillet, gently mixing until it absorbs the flavours of the tomatoes and olives. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is evenly heated.
5.
Cheesy Finish
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the rice. Cover the skillet for a minute to allow the cheese to melt slightly.
6.
Garnish & Serve
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot, allowing the cheese to stretch and enhance the dish's creamy rice texture.

Ingredients	How It Helps
Cherry Tomatoes	Packed with natural antioxidants.
Garlic	Helps with digestion. Great for keeping colds at bay during seasonal changes.
Olives	Rich in vitamin E and healthy fats, olives are amazing for health.
Olive Oil	A healthy fat that’s light on the stomach and good for the heart.
Mozzarella Cheese	A fun way to add calcium and protein.
Cooked Rice	Comforting, energy-packed, and a family staple.
Red Chilli Flakes	A gentle heat that wakes up the taste buds and improves metabolism.
Fresh Basil	Adds freshness, supports digestion, and gives a fancy touch with zero fuss.

Mozzarella’s Melty Secret: Mozzarella’s legendary stretchiness comes from how it’s made—using a special technique called pasta filata (which literally means “spun paste” in Italian).
Tomatoes Once Feared as Poison? Tomatoes were called ‘poison apples’ in 18th-century Europe. Why? Because aristocrats ate them off pewter plates, which contained lead, and tomato’s acidity could leach lead from the plates, causing lead poisoning.
Olives Take Their Sweet Time

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